Jodhpur: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after the Union government revoked his detention with immediate effect.

Wangchuk had been detained on September 26 last year under the National Security Act (NSA), following an order from the Leh district magistrate. He had already served nearly half of the detention period mandated under the Act.

"He was released from jail at about 1.30 pm today following an order from the central government," Ratanada Police Station SHO Dinesh Lakhawat said.

His wife, Geetanjali Angmo, was here to complete the formalities.

Why was Sonam Wangchuk detained?

Wangchuk was detained on September 26, 2025, two days after protests over demands for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution rocked Leh.

More than 45 people, including 22 policemen, were injured in the protests.

He was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) on the orders of the Leh district magistrate to "maintain public order" and was later transferred to Jodhpur prison. 

Reacting to the Union Home Ministry’s decision to revoke activist Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act (NSA), MP Mohmad Haneefa said he welcomed the move.

(PTI)